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Avatar for Nickel City Property Maintenance
Nickel City Property Maintenance
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project: Extensive yard drainage install. It was great working with the Nickel City team. They were professional and knowledgeable. They completed the job quickly, with great attention to detail. I am very happy with the outcome of the project, and highly recommend them"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Avatar for LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Had Kyle pull out a small dead tree in front landscaping. Kyle did an awesome job !!! Showed up when he said he would and was very efficient. Cleaned up when job was done to the point you could not even tell he was there. Will definitely use him again in the future for other jobs."
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Response rate94%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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